Okavango Delta

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The Okavango Delta is rightly considered to be one of the most incredible wildlife sanctuaries in Africa. Protected by the Moremi Game Reserve and a network of private “safari concessions” this area teems with wildlife all year round offering a superb safari experience.

At 15,000 sq kms this is the largest inland delta system in the world, filled with water channels, lagoons and islands. What makes this area truly remarkable is that it is a wetland area located within the arid Kalahari Desert. Each year floodwaters flow from their catchment area in the central African highlands into this region creating the phenomenon that is the Okavango Delta.

A top quality safari to this region is likely to include two or three camps within the different concession areas so it is important to combine camps that work well together and offer the right style and range of experiences depending on the water levels and different game movements.

Below are some specific details of our very favourite concession areas with a full list and review of these and other camps on the left:

Kwedi Concession (900 sq kms) is situated in the north Okavango Delta comprising the Duba Plains and Vumburu areas. The Duba area is famous for regular dramatic interaction between large herds of buffalo and resident prides of lion, as well as regular viewings of a number of unusual small carnivores such aardwolf, bat-eared fox and side striped jackal. Vumburu in contrast features a wider range of big game including good populations of elephant, buffalo, hippo, giraffe and all the large predators: lion, spotted hyena, leopard, wild dog and cheetah. Birdlife is abundant throughout.

One of our favourite camps in all of Africa is Duba Plains Camp – small, intimate, rustic and relaxed

Little Vumbura Camp is another beautiful small camp with a charm and style that makes it very sought-after.

Vumbura Plains Camp is the super luxury option.

Jao Concessions (600 sq kms) in the Delta’s north-west varies in vegetation from east to west – picturesque floodplains with lush palms islands and riparian forest to the dryer Hunda Island covered in acacia and mopane woodland, the largest dry land area locally during the annual floods. The wetter areas see large herds of red lechwe hunted by lion and leopard. Other game includes wildebeest, impala, giraffe, elephant, hippo and crocodile. Birdlife is exceptional.

Kwetsani Camp is a lovely small camp offering primarily water based activities from a lovely remote location.

Tubu Tree Camp is located in a drier area – a traditional small tented camp on raised platforms in marvellous surroundings.

Both Jacana Camp (traditional tented) and Jao Camp (super luxury) are the other options

Kwara Concession (1750 sq kms) on the northern edge of the Delta offers an excellent mix of big game viewing both dry and wet. All the big cats – lion, leopard and cheetah are around whilst on our most recent visit we saw a pack of wilddogs. This is without doubt one of our favourite concessions and always seems to deliver superb game viewing. The quality of guiding at both camps is recognised for its very high standards.

Kwara Camp is one of our favourites. A good quality rustic camp with a very relaxed and friendly feel.

Little Kwara is the more exclusive option – more chic in style with only five tents.

Xigera Concession (660 sq kms) is a wetland paradise in the heart of the Delta within the Moremi game reserve. Situated on one of the Okavango’s key waterways the main focus is on water activities either polling on a mokoro or out on a motorboat. Xigera offers some of the best birding opportunities in the Delta.

Xigera Camp is a beautiful camp offering something a little different with superb guiding.

Mombo Concession (450 sq kms) is located on Chief’s Island within the Moremi Game Reserve. The interior of the island is mopane woodland interspersed with belts of Kalahari sands and acacia whilst towards the edges are shallow floodplains, palm islands and riverine forest. Mombo offers arguably the best big game viewing in Botswana with prolific concentrations of lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and the only black and white rhino in the Delta.

Momba Camp and Little Mombo Camp offer super luxury camp options at a high price. Customer feedback is always exemplary.

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Safari&Beach Favourites

Gomoti Plains Camp

Gomoti Plains Camp is a beautiful camp lying on the edge of the Gomoti River System, an area well known for large concentrations of wil...

S&B Rating:
$780 Per person, per night  
Gomoti Plains Camp

Little Kwara

Little Kwara Camp is situated on an island on the edge of the permanent waters of the Okavango Delta. The private Kwando concession sha...

S&B Rating:
$490 Per person, per night  
Little Kwara

Machaba Camp

Situated in the Khwai concession on the north eastern part of the Delta, this area is great for game watching from land and water. You...

S&B Rating:
$850 Per person, per night  
Machaba Camp

Places to Stay

Abu Camp

Abu Camp is set in a pristine pocket of riverine forest on the edge of a large lagoon in the southwest region of the Okavango Delta....

S&B Rating:
$2470 Per person, per night  
Abu Camp

Baines Camp

Bainesâ?? Camp is located on the Boro River, set amongst the shady trees and water of the Okavango Delta, on the private Stanley's con...

S&B Rating:
$515 Per person, per night  
Baines Camp

Camp Moremi

An elegant, elevated thatch and timber structure serves as the main building comprising a main sitting area, wildlife reference library...

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Camp Moremi

Chiefs Camp

Chiefâ??s Camp is a luxury camp situated on Chiefâ??s Island in the exclusive Mombo Concession of the Moremi Game Reserve. This area ...

S&B Rating:
$900 Per person, per night  
Chiefs Camp

Chitabe Main Camp

Chitabe Camp is situated in a private concession area on a beautiful island in the south-east of the Okavango Delta....

S&B Rating:
$435 Per person, per night  
Chitabe Main Camp

Duba Plains Camp

Duba Plains Camp is one of the most remote camps in the northwest Okavango Delta. Located on a tree-covered island this is a small, int...

S&B Rating:
$435 Per person, per night  
Duba Plains Camp

Jacana Camp

Jacana Camp is a true Okavango Delta water camp, located on a beautiful island and surrounded by the seasonally inundated floodplain an...

S&B Rating:
$435 Per person, per night  
Jacana Camp

Jao Camp

Jao Camp is located on a large, remote island in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in the heart of the Okavango De...

S&B Rating:
$820 Per person, per night  
Jao Camp

Kwara Camp

Kwara Camp is located in the remote northern part of the stunning Okavango Delta within the private Kwara concession. This is a magnifi...

S&B Rating:
$460 Per person, per night  
Kwara Camp

Kwetsani Camp

Kwetsani Camp is a beautiful, small and remote camp within the western Okavango Delta. It is located on an elongated island heavily woo...

S&B Rating:
$435 Per person, per night  
Kwetsani Camp

Little Machaba Camp

A super small camp in the NE corner of the Okavango Delta offering the best combination of wilderness and luxury style...

S&B Rating:
$850 Per person, per night  
Little Machaba Camp

Little Mombo Camp

Little Mombo Camp is an intimate extension of the larger Mombo Camp at the northern tip of Chief's Island within the Moremi Game Reserv...

S&B Rating:
$1380 Per person, per night  
Little Mombo Camp

Little Vumbura Camp

Little Vumbura Camp is situated on an island in a private concession in the northern reaches of the Okavango Delta, in the same region ...

S&B Rating:
$435 Per person, per night  
Little Vumbura Camp

Mombo Camp

Mombo Camp is located on the northern tip of Chief's Island within the Moremi Game Reserve. This area boasts enormous concentrations of...

S&B Rating:
$1380 Per person, per night  
Mombo Camp

Nxabega Camp

Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp is located in riverine forest on the channels and lagoons of a private concession to the southeast of the ...

S&B Rating:
$420 Per person, per night  
Nxabega Camp

Seba Camp

Seba Camp is located against the shores of a lagoon within the lush riverine forest at the heart of the Okavango Delta....

S&B Rating:
$435 Per person, per night  
Seba Camp

Stanley’s Camp

Stanley's Camp is set in an amphitheatre of ebony and sausage trees on the southern tip of Chiefâ??s Island which borders the southern...

S&B Rating:
$450 Per person, per night  
Stanley’s Camp

Tubu Tree Camp

Tubu Tree Camp is a small, intimate camp built on the western side of Hunda Island, in the Okavango Delta's Jao Concession. Usually a w...

S&B Rating:
$435 Per person, per night  
Tubu Tree Camp

Vumbura Plains Camp

Vumbura Plains Camp is a luxury camp situated in a private concession in the extreme north of the Okavango Delta....

S&B Rating:
$820 Per person, per night  
Vumbura Plains Camp

Xigera Camp

Xigera Camp (pronounced Keejera) is located on a riverine island right in the heart of the Okavango Delta. This part of the Moremi Game...

S&B Rating:
$560 Per person, per night  
Xigera Camp

Xugana Island Lodge

Xugana Island Lodge is a lovely little lodge accommodating just 16 guests on the edge of Xugana Island providing access to some great w...

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Xugana Island Lodge

Gomoti Plains Camp

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Little Machaba Camp

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Machaba Camp

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Xugana Island Lodge

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Camp Moremi

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Abu Camp

Okavango Delta, Botswana

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